Politics

Another 4 Rivers commissioners resign

No fewer than four commissioners have again resigned from Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara’s cabinet, deepening the political crisis rocking the state.

The four commissioners are Prof. Prince Mmom (Education), Dr. Kelly George (Works), Isaac Kamalu (Finance), and Inime Chinwenwo-Aguma (Social Welfare and Rehabilitation).

The Rivers State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor (SAN), and the Commissioner for Special Duties, Emeka Woke, had earlier resigned from Fubara’s cabinet.

READ ALSO: Breaking: Another Rivers commissioner resigns from Fubara’s cabinet

Confirming his resignation via a letter addressed to the governor on Thursday, December 14, 2023, Mmom said his resignation was for personal reasons.

The letter read: “I hereby resign my appointment as the Commissioner for Education,  Rivers State for personal reasons.

“I wish to express my sincere appreciation to you for the opportunity given to me to serve in your administration and wish you the best as you carry on with the government of our dear state.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

S’Africa court disqualifies ex-President Zuma from contesting election

South Africa's constitutional court, on Monday, declared that former President Jacob Zuma is not eligible…

49 mins ago

Helicopter crash: Iran’s VP Mokhber named president

Iran’s first Vice President Mohammad Mokhber has been appointed as acting President following the death…

1 hour ago

Army kills DR Congo attempted coup leader, nabs 3 U.S. nationals, 47 others

The leader of an attempted coup in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been…

3 hours ago

Envoy: Nigeria-Germany trade relations hit €3bn

German Ambassador to Nigeria Annett Gunther says trade relations between Nigeria and Germany currently stand…

3 hours ago

Man dies in Lagos beer parlour

A middle-aged man who had gone to watch television at a beer parlour has been…

4 hours ago

CBN halts 0.5% cybersecurity levy

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has withdrawn the circular directing banks to implement a…

4 hours ago

This website uses cookies.